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AU12 RYO

2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,056 mi
Last recorded15,056 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 126,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 RYO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 N Iron 12
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 15,056 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 15,056 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 14,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front break line excessively long

Pass 6 Aug 2024 9,544 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 9,349 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 9,335 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 9,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 8,595 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 7,352 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 6,875 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 6,753 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 6,442 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 5,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2015 5,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12?

Based on 1,543 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
474
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 10
Headlamp aim too low 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
Throttle operating incorrectly 5
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AU12 RYO is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 6,936 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 RYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 RYO registered?

AU12 RYO is a 2012 Harley-davidson XL 883 N Iron 12, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is AU12 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 RYO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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